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Stallone, then struggling to emerge, wrote this screenplay

On Friday, November 13, 40,000 people took the start of the Rocky Run, a tribute race to Sylvester Stallone's boxer, fifty years after the Rocky film.

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Key facts

  • A few hours before the race, the city had already achieved a feat: more than 500 people dressed as Rocky climbed the 72 steps of the modern art…
  • Behind this screenplay is Sylvester Stallone, an actor who at the time struggled to emerge from anonymity.
  • Fifty years ago, Rocky was released in theaters. The story is that of a young boxer from the poor neighborhoods of Philadelphia who is to face the…

A few hours before the race, the city had already achieved a feat: more than 500 people dressed as Rocky climbed the 72 steps of the modern art museum, made famous by one of the most mythical scenes in the history of cinema.

Behind this screenplay is Sylvester Stallone, an actor who at the time struggled to emerge from anonymity.

Fifty years ago, Rocky was released in theaters. The story is that of a young boxer from the poor neighborhoods of Philadelphia who is to face the world champion.

If one is looking for Rocky's greatest admirer, it is probably Mike Kunda. He has regularly crossed paths with Sylvester Stallone and become friends with him.

At the finish, crossing the line comes with rewards and a sense of pride for French runners met on site. Some athletes have also achieved a greater feat than merely finishing the race.

One participant reported Rocky's words,"Get up, girl,"then said:"And I did it."She embodies the determination of a champion seeking recognition.

Dig deeper

Who is Sylvester Stallone?

An American actor and screenwriter, he wrote and played Rocky while he was still little known, a role that launched his career.

What is Rocky?

A 1976 film about a boxer from the poor neighborhoods of Philadelphia who faces the world champion, which has become a cinema classic.

Why do the museum steps matter here?

The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, made famous by a scene in Rocky, are a gathering place for fans - here, more than 500 people in costume.

What is the connection with Philadelphia?

The Pennsylvania city is the setting of the film and the stage for this race and the tribute on the steps.

Why does this anniversary matter?

Fifty years after the film's release, the race and the Rocky parade show that the story of perseverance remains a reference point for the public.

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